An exciting mixed-use development in Downtown Buffalo

201 ELLICOTT

Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation is the City of Buffalo’s designated developer for the ±2.5 acre 201 Ellicott Street site. Ciminelli is a full-service commercial real estate firm with more than 35 years of experience in the industry.

We have listened to the voices of 35+ stakeholders with a vested interest in the community surrounding 201 Ellicott, through a series of interactive workshops held over the last few months. Their input has informed and enhanced the project, defining its guiding concepts. The project, totaling over 2000,000 square feet includes 201 affordable apartments and a fresh food market. The residential component will reach a height of 5 stories along Ellicott Street and 7 stories along Oak Street and will include 131 one-bedroom units and 70 two-bedroom units. The market will total approximately 20,000 square feet and will be a mix of 7,000 square feet of retail space and 13,000 square feet of wholesale space.

AFFORDABILITY

201 Ellicott will welcome a diverse group of residents to the urban core.

Responding to the concern and need for affordable, for-rent housing in the City of Buffalo, the project will offer 201 affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments in a ±200,000 GSF “H”-shaped building, with a five-story elevation along Ellicott Street and eight-story elevation across the middle of the site and along Oak Street.

There will be 131 one-bedroom units at 623 SF each and 70 two-bedroom units at 850 SF each, plus a superintendent’s unit. 73% of the units (147) are affordable to households earning 50% of the Area Median Income (“AMI”) and 60% AMI. The remaining 27% of units (54) are affordable to households earning 80% of AMI.

Amenities available to 201 Ellicott residents will include a multipurpose community room, fitness area, common laundry, valet room, bicycle storage, and outdoor space.

MOBILITY

201 Ellicott will maximize connectivity as a Mobility Hub, encouraging walkability, bicycling, use of nearby public transit, and shared vehicles.

The site has a Walk Score of 87--Very Walkable, with most errands able to be accomplished on foot, as well as a Bike Score of 78--Very Bikeable, for most trips. Ample indoor bicycle storage and a repair station will be provided for the development’s residents, while outdoor bicycle racks will also be available.

Proximity to public transportation is recognized with a Transit Score of 70--Excellent Transit, that is convenient for most trips. It is a quick walk to both the Lafayette Square Station and Church Street Station for the Light Rail Rapid Transit (“LRRT”) Line which travels along Main Street. The development is also within a few blocks of 8 bus stops and adjacent to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) Bus Terminal, a hub supporting local, regional, and national bus transportation by carriers such as Coach USA, Greyhound and Megabus.

The western edge of the site is on Ellicott Street, a significant arterial threading the historic Cold Springs neighborhood to the burgeoning Medical Campus to Buffalo’s invigorated downtown. The eastern edge is defined by Oak Street, which connects to New York State Route 33, the Interstate 190 and other major thoroughfares. Furthermore, the site is less than four miles from the Peace Bridge, an international bridge connecting the United States and Canada.

201 Ellicott will include options for both car-sharing and ride-sharing. Zipcar, a leading on-demand car-sharing network, will be located at the site as a community amenity based on market demands. For added convenience, a pick-up and drop-off for ride sharing services is also planned. Additionally, the site is within a 5 minute walk of several commercial parking lots and garages.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

201 Ellicott will promote health and wellness for residents and the greater community.

The south-east corner of Ellicott and Clinton Streets will be anchored by a much-anticipated ±20,000 GSF fresh-food market offering a wide range of products, such as locally-sourced produce, fresh prepared foods in a café setting, catering and seasonal items like pumpkins and annuals, as well as wholesale offerings for local restaurants.

Residents will enjoy a variety of comfortably-scaled outdoor spaces with opportunities to relax and gather.

VIBRANCY

201 Ellicott will activate street life with a variety of destinations and activities.

Landscape elements inspired by the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus’ “Linear Park” are planned to extend to the 201 Ellicott site along Ellicott Street, with a vision of creating a connection along this important corridor. The residential amenities for the building are planned in first floor space facing Ellicott Street in an effort to enliven the street.

The fresh food market will be supported by a parking area that can be used as a flexible hardscape. It is bordered to the south by the residential building’s “front yard”. This space can host a variety of activities for all-ages, ranging from farmers markets and food trucks to performances and events that may be supported by partnerships with our neighbors, such as the Erie County Public Library.

Community Engagement

It’s good to hear your voice! We are listening.

We are enthusiastic to realize this exciting, positively-impactful project at 201 Ellicott Street. Please provide any comments or suggestions using this form.